Author:
Anchia | Coleman | Israel | Naishtat | González, Mary
Last Action:
02/11/2015 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
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Relating to authorizing a marriage between two persons of the same sex in this state and repealing the statutory prohibition against the recognition of a civil union or similar relationship entered into in another state between two persons of the same sex.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to customer protections related to smart thermostat services marketing and contracts.
Author:
Anchia | Davis, Sarah | Israel | Coleman | González, Mary
Last Action:
05/13/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
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Relating to the information on the supplementary birth certificate of an adopted child.
Author:
Anchia | Moody | Minjarez | Wu
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
Author:
Anchia | Simmons
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to annuity payments to surviving spouses and designated beneficiaries of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
Author:
Anchia | Keffer | Bohac | Rose | Canales
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/20/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used to collect, process, and deliver landfill-generated gas.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
03/09/2015 H Referred to Elections: Mar 9 2015 4:28PM
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Relating to public financing of campaigns for appellate judicial offices; providing civil penalties.
Author:
Anchia | Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/12/2015 H Referred to Energy Resources: Mar 12 2015 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
03/11/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 11 2015 6:14PM
Caption:
Relating to proof of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a person.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to entrance examinations for applicants for beginning positions in a municipal police department.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
04/20/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation and duties of the Global Climate Change Commission.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
04/20/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation and implementation of a greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
03/13/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 13 2015 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax for certain zoos and aquariums.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
03/12/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 12 2015 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Anchia | Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/04/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information.
Author:
Anchia
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an established schedule of payments from the foundation school fund of the yearly entitlement of certain open-enrollment charter schools.
Author:
Anchia | Keffer
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
05/25/2015 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a residential energy efficiency loan program.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
03/13/2015 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 13 2015 6:08PM
Caption:
Relating to additional compensation for a person wrongfully imprisoned.
Author:
Anchia | Villalba | Meyer
Last Action:
05/05/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the governance and operation of certain independent school districts.
Author:
Anchia | Blanco
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/20/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded for at-risk developments.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
05/04/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a study and report by the Bureau of Economic Geology on land shifting
Author:
Anchia
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/20/2015 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to functions of a municipal building and standards commission panel.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
05/04/2015 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the movement of vehicles transporting ocean cargo shipping containers; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs: Mar 24 2015 6:06PM
Caption:
Relating to the notification and reporting duties of a state governmental entity with public retirement system investment holdings in Sudan or Iran.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to responsibility of new owners of residential rental property for tenant security deposits.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Elections: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to nonpartisan primary elections; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
04/29/2015 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to land use requirements for certain toll projects.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
04/29/2015 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Department of Transportation to other toll project entities.
Author:
Anchia | Hernandez
Last Action:
03/05/2015 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 5 2015 2:59PM
Caption:
Expressing support for the Texas Dream Act and urging other U.S. states to enact similar legislation.
Author:
Anchia | Craddick | Nevárez | Crownover | Darby
Last Action:
05/19/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Urging the U.S. Congress to end the ban on crude oil exports.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Redistricting: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Redistricting: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish certain principles and procedures for the drawing of districts for the Texas Senate, the Texas House of Representatives, and the United States House of Representatives.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
03/27/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2015 7:36PM
Caption:
Commemorating the eighth annual Pink Soles in Motion BBQ Cook-off for the Cure.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
03/26/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 26 2015 5:21PM
Caption:
Expressing condemnation of all forms of anti-Semitism.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
04/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 2 2015 4:30PM
Caption:
Welcoming Sara Wilshaw, consul general of Canada to the South Central United States.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
04/28/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2015 7:11PM
Caption:
In memory of Amelia Ramirez Canales.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
04/30/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 30 2015 9:15AM
Caption:
In memory of Maria del Carmen Zendejas Barrera.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
05/11/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2015 3:47PM
Caption:
Recognizing May 18, 2015, as Texas Promotores and Community Health Workers Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2015 11:12AM
Caption:
Congratulating Liz Cedillo-Pereira on her receipt of a 2015 Maura Women Helping Women Award from the Dallas Women's Foundation.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 1:40PM
Caption:
Welcoming His Excellency Ramon Gil-Casares, Spain's ambassador to the United States, to the State Capitol.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
06/03/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2015 2:21PM
Caption:
Commending the Honorable Juan M. Garcia III for his service as U.S. assistant secretary of the navy.
Author:
Anchia
Last Action:
05/31/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2015 7:57PM
Caption:
Congratulating Courtney Bartholomew on her selection as the 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year at Smith Elementary School in the Del Valle Independent School District.
Author:
McClendon | Vo | Anchia | Wu | Darby
Last Action:
05/13/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.
Author:
González, Mary | Anchia | Leach | Rose | Villalba
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a study of the Dallas Men Against Abuse program and other activities in the Dallas community addressing family violence.
Author:
Villalba | Anchia
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
06/01/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to designating May 24 as Lung Cancer Awareness Day.
Author:
Sheets | Larson | Fallon | Anchia
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/28/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the requirements of certain minors applying for a hunting or fishing license.
Author:
Walle | Naishtat | Anchia
Last Action:
03/30/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to employee caseload standards for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing standards for certain of those services.
Author:
Phillips | Keffer | King, Phil | Anchia
Last Action:
05/08/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Author:
Paddie | Anchia | Villalba
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to authorizing certain utility cost savings and alternative fuel programs as eligible for local government energy savings performance contracts.
Author:
Meyer | Anchia | Fallon
Sponsor:
Taylor, Van
Last Action:
05/14/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties in certain circumstances for insider trading and other misuse of official information by public servants.
Author:
Johnson, Eric | Parker | Isaac | Anchia
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to crowdfunding portal regulations for small business development.
Author:
Keffer | Anchia | King, Phil | Clardy | Longoria
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/15/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption:
Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to an oil or gas lease.
Author:
Raney | Anchia | Darby | Murphy | Hughes
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
05/25/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an energy efficiency pilot program for state-owned buildings operated by the Texas Facilities Commission.
Author:
Raney | Turner, Chris | Anchia
Last Action:
04/30/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to a surcharge imposed for the use of a debit card or stored value card; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Giddings | Koop | Anchia | Anderson, Rodney | Meyer
Last Action:
05/13/2015 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degree programs.
Author:
Wu | Darby | Keffer | Anchia | Lozano
Last Action:
05/19/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Urging the U.S. Congress to expedite natural gas exports.
Author:
Simmons | Goldman | King, Phil | Naishtat | Anchia
Last Action:
05/14/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Declaring Israel a major strategic ally of Texas.
Author:
Johnson, Eric | Anchia | Meyer | Rose | Koop
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
05/23/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Recognizing the Operation Blue Shield initiative.
Author:
Vo | Parker | Davis, Yvonne | Koop | Anchia
Last Action:
06/01/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Urging governmental entities to cease displaying the flag of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and to instead fly the Freedom and Heritage Flag.
Author:
Phillips | Keffer | King, Phil | Anchia
Last Action:
05/07/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Energy Commission.
Author:
Anderson, Rodney | Anchia | Rinaldi | Alonzo
Last Action:
03/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 2 2015 11:35AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 25, 2015, as City of Irving Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Lozano | Anchia | Darby | Wu | Hunter
Last Action:
03/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2015 1:18PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 25, 2015, as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Giddings | Alonzo | Burkett | Anchia | Rose
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2015 7:57PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 18, 2015, as Best Southwest Partnership Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Turner, Chris | Anchia
Last Action:
05/24/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2015 6:36PM
Caption:
In memory of Jess Hay of Dallas.
Author:
Vo | Anchia | Koop | Wu | Button
Last Action:
05/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2015 10:29AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 27th anniversary of the Sister State relationship between the State of Texas and Taiwan and expressing support for the establishment of a Texas trade office in Taiwan and for the expansion of Taiwan's role in the international community.
Author:
Turner, Chris | Rodriguez, Justin | Anchia
Last Action:
06/03/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2015 7:59AM
Caption:
In memory of Robert Gomez Rivera Sr.